Our Town Has Plenty

Patsy and Mike talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiNestled in our beloved Tonka on the seafront we were treated to a delicious breakfast by our very generous host, Kim Duke. Mary Valentine brought delicious smells, Rosa Amor enthused us all with Hastings International Piano Competition and Sophie Malpas’ playful paint splattered wellies made us smile. Mike sang and co-hosted like a boss.A huge thank you to Kimberely Duke for hosting us at Tonka.Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 12-2-2026For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiAs a new creative dawn breaks over 2026, James Young, from Hastings Writers Workshop, invites us into the sacred space on Trinity street. Hannah Deeble & Sam Willett brings us the first festival in the Hastings calendar, Hastings Fat Tuesday. Juliet Russell brings her polyphonic joy with Rustavi and Vocal Explosion. Stella Landau from Lifted Up Community Choirs shares exciting news of youth choirs at the De La Warr Pavilion. Mike sings a transitional song to Caf on her last show.A huge thank you to James Young for hosting us this week.Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 5-2-2026For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiIn the setting of the wonderful Mudworks ceramics studio we had songs, tears and lots of laughter with Chantelle Duncan & Isabella Campi, Sarah Jane Morris, Henry Normal, Dean Stalham & Mike Willis.A huge thank you to Chantelle Duncan & Isabella Campi of Mudworks, St Leonards for hosting, pastries and lots of giggles.Aired 29-01-2026For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWhat a community can really look like. This week we explore pre-loved furniture with Kate at HFS, feeding families with dignity with Barry Ashley of The Grumpy Cook and supporting young film makers with Polly Risbridger of The Bright Foundation… and Mike Willis on guitar!A huge thank you to Kate Davidson and the team at HFS.Aired 22-01-2026For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiEasing our way gently into a new year, a new season but with a strong awareness that we need to all go gently. Both of our guests, Liv Long (Improv on Sea) and Marky Sparky (The Bavard Bar) provide such a wonderful service to our town, that we are very lucky to have.A huge thank you to Jensy and Raul of Guacamaya’s Nest Cafe in George Street, Hastings.Aired 15-01-2026For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Local people know it as Barnaby’s Lounge, but today we go inside to talk to this incredibly talented family and find out how it all began. From a remote Shetland croft to the heart of Hastings town, enjoy this lovely peek into one of our town’s most captivating families.https://barnabyslounge.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/barnabyslounge/https://www.josephinedavies.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/chris_powell_chef/Aired 08/1/2026---Get in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiSo this week, to celebrate Christmas and the end of the season, we had an audience as well as amazing guests at Rikki’s Pump House Cafe in Alexandra Park. Cheers Rikki!It was also Blair MacKichan’s birthday, and he brought tales from the studio. Mike Hatchard’s gift was Rupert the Bear. Olivia Post was hilarious on balloons and Mike Willis was on cocktails.A huge thank you goes out to our audience who, as guests, made 2025 a fantastic year for Our Town Has Plenty! Additional woofing by Coby the dog!A huge thank you to Rikki Finegold at The Pump House Cafe & Deli, our host!Aired 19-12-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.kofi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiFond tales of Hastings were shared today with our wonderful guests Sally Underwood and Helen Sharpe. And Megan Skinner made us think of what still needs to be done for Hastings’ most vulnerable. Brava!A huge thank you to Sally Underwood, our host. What a treat!Aired 11-12-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiBringing opera back into the community with our host Jenny Miller; bringing yoga back to the masses with Karen Simnett and bringing gales of laughter with our chuckling, spangly Santa, Adam Wide. And Mike always brings the music and corny gags. We bring it all today! A huge thank you to our guests and especially to Barefoot Opera’s Jenny and Alan for hosting us so warmly. Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty Aired 4-12-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

An aluminium light-up tree, complete with tinkling bell sounds, has taken the place of the traditional Christmas tree in the square (not really a square) with no name, the pedestrianised area of Robertson Street where the tree goes every year.Patsy and Caf interview John Bownas, manager of Love Hastings, the Hastings Business Improvement District AKA our local Town Centre Manager. The tree has sparked controversy, and much yarn-spinning in local Facebook groups, where John is doing his best to clarify bits and bobs about how it came about, where the money came from, and where folk might be able to apply for money to fund important local initiatives. In response to the growing conversations, and to bring the key questions to the fore, Our Town Has Plenty’s Patsy Solanki approached John Bownas to clarify some key points in an interview where comments about the tree were put forward (both positive and negative), and clarifications were sought. Tune in to find out more. Hastings Business Improvement District/ Love Hastings – more information: https://lovehastings.com/hastings-bid/ Pride of Place – follow the story on this opportunity to direct funds towards community initiatives with human resource (revenue) funding earmarked: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/regeneration/plan-for-neighbourhoods/ltp-more/ Buy us a ko-fi to keep us going… we do this without funding www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty or donate to us via paypal, using [email protected] as our addressIf you have a story you’d like to share, or an event or venue that you’d like us to feature please do get in touch with us. We’re here to amplify. Ta!

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWise women get together and share their creative bounty at Soundcastle in Rock House.A huge thank you goes out to Rachael Perrin, Katy Baird and Tara Reddy. Mike Willis sends us ‘postcards from abroad’ (actually, St Leonards).Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 27-11-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA lovely warm and comforting experience was had at Leigh Dyer’s this week.A huge thank you goes out to Leigh, Dawn Dublin, Dean Stalham & Mike Willis for making it a most memorable episode.Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 20-11-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA massive thank you to our big hearted hosts, Bob & Isobel & Yogi the dog.To Disco Daly, Chris Young of Hastings Comedy, John Knowles the 1st & Kate Tym of Penny Pinchers fame and the ubiquitous Mike Willis - you were brilliant!Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 13-11-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our prodigious guests this week; the melodic, the esoteric and the insatiable film buff at Tadhg Mae Projects in Hastings Old Town. Bjorn Dahlberg, Harriet Onslow-Delaney, Julia Andrews-CliffordAired 30-10-2025For further info and links to events and sites mentioned, please see the relevant episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty______________Anyone thirsty? Fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our superlative guests this week; a peaceful poet, a sumptuous painter, a dj who packs the house… oh, & Mike at Dave Valentines Courthouse Records.Thom Kofoed - https://thomkofoed.com/Lucas The Peaceful Poet - https://www.instagram.com/lucasthepeacefulpoet/Wendy May - DJ - https://www.instagram.com/wendymayslocomotion/Mike Willis - https://mikeslist.uk/For Nova Twins gig - https://www.thepiper.club/eventsOther mentions and upcoming events:https://www.instagram.com/courthouse_records/https://www.theoakbakery.com/https://www.makershousehastings.co.uk/https://www.hisplacehastings.org.uk/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/16/neurodiverse-collective-wins-award-for-creative-audacity-at-london-film-festivalhttps://beaconhastings.com/humble-sale/Many thanks to Courthouse Records, Courthouse St, Courthouse Mews, Hastings TN34 3AU for hosting us this week.Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 23-10-2025______________Anyone thirsty?fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea.www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards.Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiA big thank you to our stellar guests this week; singers, storytellers and Bonfire folk.Mike WillisKeith and Heather Leech From Hastings Borough Bonfire SocietyNikki Gerrard and Steve Corke: Sweeney Todd BATSStella Landau and Catrina Lafferty: Lifted Up Community ChoirsMandy Curtis: Hastings Storytelling FestivalSean and Daniel of Greyskull Coffee and BaconOur Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us. If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 09-10-2025______________Upcoming events:*Jim James funeral at Hastings Crematorium. Meet at 2.45 on Friday 17th October. Then onto the wake at The Jenny Lind, High Street Hastings.Hastings week…Friday 17th;Secret Hastings walk ; 6pm at Butlers GapOrgan Concert - 7pm at All Saints Church on at 1 All Saints StreetSat 18th;Guys Making Competition 9.30am Stade Hall (judging at 2pm)Vintage & Classic Motorcycle show - 10am - 2.30 The StadeHastings Borough Bonfire Soc; torchlit procession; fireworks 7pm.Hastings Tonight at Henry Ward Hall - 6.30 til 8pmSunday 19th;Sprat & Winkle Run 10 - 4pm The StadeThe Reflection; Closing Ceremony 4.30pm St Clements Church High Streethttps://www.dannielucarrmusic.comMany thanks to Greyskull Coffee & Bacon, St Andrews Mews, Hastings TN34 1SJ for hosting us this week.______________Anyone thirsty?fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea.www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty+-

Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Rakesh SolankiWith thanks to our lovely guests: James Matthew ThomasKate HodgesDespo Hawkins & Gail SmallMike Willis---Aired 09-10-2025 ---To find any links to events and contacts mentioned please visit out YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplenty---Anyone thirsty? fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

We were delighted and honoured to be invited chez Benoit Viellefon, in sunny St Leonards on Sea. A consummate host, he treated us to the best coffee, company, conversation and… musical collaboration.Sit down and enjoy the world of Benoit, meet prodigy guitarist Jarrod Elks and our first feline guest of the podcast, the wonderful Fifi.The conversation spanned music, musicality, time, space and philosophy with a good dose of homegrown humour thrown in. Entering Benoit’s immaculately presented home was like going back in time to an era where the well-made and well-presented came above all else. We hope you enjoy the journey with us!If you’ve not seen Benoit in action, you’re missing a treat! Come along to Henry Ward Hall on 22 November, 7pm or any other future concerts in the area. Book your tickets here: https://benoit-viellefon-live.designmynight.com/ Use the code “OUR-TOWN-HAS-PLENTY” to get £3.00 off every ticket when checking out.ONLINE LINKS:On mobiles: https://linktr.ee/benoitviellefonOfficial website – https://benoitviellefon.comAll the music - https://benoitviellefon.bandcamp.comMy own label - https://fantasticrecords.co.ukYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/benoitviellefon?sub_confirmation=1SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:Mailing list – https://benoitviellefon.com/mailing-list (please join the mailing list to receive blog posts, as Benoit is not active on social media)Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/benoitviellefon.profileInstagram - https://instagram.com/benoitviellefonFollow Jarrod Elks here:- https://www.instagram.com/jarrodelks/Anyone thirsty? fill our cup and keep this podcast doing what it does best – capturing the magic and the magic makers of Hastings & St Leonards on Sea. www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch: Email [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Dawn Dublin was our esteemed guest on the podcast this week, and we are so lucky to have her here in our town!!! Tune in to listen to our conversation, spanning her early years in St Leonards and the birth of the St Leonards Film Society, bringing life energy and community to the Observer Building, local and hyperlocal change making and place making. All this and much more is explored here.Empowering and uplifting communities, finding pleasure in the everyday, and being unafraid to call out systems that do not work for us – Dawn is a powerhouse, and this interview is definitely one not to miss.To follow Dawn and her activities, please visit https://www.blackbutterfly.org.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blk_butterfly/and https://www.instagram.com/joyful.roots/St Leonards Film Society (step back in time): https://www.facebook.com/stleonardsfilmsociety/ Aired 03/10/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

The fiery haired, force of nature that is Sarah Jane Morris, generously shared her couch with us this week, as our very special guest. The theme throughout is... and then it all changed. Grab yourself a drink, tune in and hear about those changes in part 1 of Sarah's fascinating story. Web: https://www.sarahjanemorris.co.ukLoved this?! Show us your appreciation, fill our cup! www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyGet in touch:Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Well well plenty people! We have a wonderful interview to share with you, with Hastings born & bred poet, artist, performer and chanteur Oli Spleen! Listen / tune in to hear two wonderful poems recited, don’t miss out on the Poet Town launch, at the Observer Building Thursday 18 September… and if you miss it, follow and purchase the book, link below! Oli was an absolute delight. Unafraid of going deep and going dark, with his writing and his boundless creativity. More of you, Oli, please!Follow Oli Spleen on the socials, you tube and more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olispleen Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/OliSpleen L’Aigle Noir: https://youtu.be/PCW7kwbJkuI?si=iwhZBbl6e2_jCqG3 Loved this?! Show us your appreciation, fill our cup! www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty

On Our Town Has Plenty this week, we welcomed a woman of many hats, Rae Edwards. Sunshine & Wellness Nutrition, where we discussed menopause & women's health. Thanks for the kefir Rae!For all the links & socials, visit: https://www.sunshineandwellness.co.uk Aired 11/09/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

This week, we got to visit Rogue Gallery in Norman Road, where powerhouse painter Susan Diamond has her latest exhibition, 'State of the Art'. https://www.instagram.com/susandiamondartist/https://www.rogue-gallery.co.uk Aired 04/09/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

The sheer delight for Our Town Has Plenty to host local poet and great man Time Barlow. https://hastingsbookfestivalfringe.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-hastings-book-festival https://timbarlowwrites.substack.comAired 28/08/2025--- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/our.town.has.plenty/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Francis & Susie Simms to talk about their next big event and what's behind Frock Up Friday.Frock Up Friday: https://www.frockupfriday.comTickets: https://www.frockupfriday.com/event-details/frock-up-friday-festival-2025 Aired 15/08/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Choreographer & Movement Director Darragh O'Leary, as he shares how our bodies tell their stories. Darragh Dance: https://www.afri-co-lab.org/darraghdance Afri-Co-Lab: https://www.afri-co-lab.org Almeida Theatre, Islington: https://almeida.co.uk Aired 31/07/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Connelly. The towns poshest cockney brings us the big scoop, you heard it here first! The exclusive on headliners at Hastings Book Festival, Coastal Currents and other stories.Web: https://www.hastingsbookfest.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastingsbookfestival/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HastingsBookFest/Coastal Currents Web: https://coastalcurrents.org.uk Aired 17/07/2025 --- Get in touch: Email [email protected] Instagram @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes the inspirational genius that is Brook Tate! Brook brings us the wonderful, colourful back story to his life and the journey he is on with Multicoloured Maths. Web: https://www.brooktate.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooktate/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooktatearts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brooktate/featured Aired 10/07/2025_____Get in touch:Email [email protected] @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Caf & Patsy review "Behind the Washing Line" by Bev Lee Harling. Launching the album 'Ploughing the Salt Sea' - held at The Stables Theatre, Hastings on 20th of June, 2025.Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/ For tickets: https://whiterocktheatre.org.uk/whats-on/event/ploughing-the-salt-sea-2025/--- Get in touch:Email [email protected] @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes John Knowles & Bob Tipler to talk about "AMERICA GROUND THE MUSICAL" and the special event being held at Henry Ward Hall in Hastings on Friday 11th of July.Go to the website here for more details: https://theamericaground.comAired: 03 / 07 / 2025 --- Get in touch with us: Email [email protected] Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

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Patsy and Caf talk about what's going on in our curious town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie DeAth Our Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us.If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate viawww.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplenty Get in touch:Email [email protected] @our.town.has.plentyFacebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 19-06-2025

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Karen Arthur. Karen is an author, broadcaster, menopause diversity campaigner, and founder of 'Wear Your Happy' – a movement that celebrates conscious clothing choices for better mental wellbeing. Check out the links below for more information:Bio site 👇🏾 https://bio.site/thekarenarthurInsta handles 👇🏾 @thekarenarthur @menopausewhilstblack @grandmaslocsLinktree to purchase book 👇🏾 https://linktr.ee/grandmaslocs?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareLet’s read with Lyla and dad episode 👇🏾 https://open.spotify.com/show/6mX3Vpv4AWfzIVpvRq7oYc?si=AzuprS6GTYq29YhwVvc02A Podcast 👇🏾 https://youtube.com/@thekarenarthur?si=BxORytcguGJefdcYAired: 12 / 06 / 2025

Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. With thanks to Linda King and Karen Arthur for being our fantastico guests this week.Have a look at our interviews on our channel: www.youtube.com/@ourtownhasplentyOur Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us.If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate via www.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 12/06/2025

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Linda King to talk about her life, art and 'The Last Hurrah' - her final show. As she closes this chapter of her journey, her work will be on display for all, and to purchase.https://www.hastingsindependentpress.co.uk/articles/culture/arts/the-last-hurrah/Aired 10/06/2025--- Get in touch with us: Email [email protected] Instagram @our.town.has.plenty Facebook www.facebook.com/ourtownhasplenty

Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'AthWith thanks to Chris Young of Hastings Comedy Festival for being our guests this weekOur Town Has Plenty is entirely self funded by us.If you like this podcast or are mentioned, you can always donate viawww.ko-fi.com/ourtownhasplentyAired 05/06/2025

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Chris Young to talk about the Hastings Comedy Festival. Check out the links below for more details. Hastings Comedy Festival: https://www.hastingscomedyfestival.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingscomedy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hastingscomedyfestival/

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Elouise KemptonBodyworks Hastings - #MorningCoffeeThoughts Bodyworks Hastings https://www.bodyworkshastings.co.uk/Bodyworks Community Access https://tinyurl.com/3f3xyx33Bodyworks Hastings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyworkshastings/

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Bev Lee Harling.Bev Lee Harling: https://www.bevleeharling.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevleeharling/Behind the Washing Line & Ploughing the Salt Sea - Album Launch !!!20 June at The Stables Theatrehttps://stablestheatre.co.uk/behind-the-washing-line/

Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath

Aired on 22 May 2025 - Caf and Patsy talk about what's going on in our colourful town of Hastings & St Leonards. Filming and editing by Jamie De'Ath

Our Town Has Plenty welcomes Jonathan Swain, writer and restaurant reviewer.https://www.theplatelickedclean.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/platelickedclean/https://www.instagram.com/the_plate_licked_clean/A man in love, and who clearly loves food.What a delicious time we had with Jonathan, who passionately enjoys our town and its top drawer chefs. He’ll be back!

We were very thankful to get a glimpse inside the tender hearted world of Hastings musician Tim Hoyte.https://www.facebook.com/p/Tim-Hoyte-Music-100063893892510/ https://timhoyte1.bandcamp.com

Aired on 9 May 2025We are very lucky this week to have the exceptional Dominique Gerrard, who has many strings to her creative bow. Here she shares her work with The Vital Youth Theatre; Hastings Meisner; America Ground, The Musical and The Actors Lounge, Eastbourne. Thanks for moving to Hastings, Dominique! https://www.vitaltheatre.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/hastingsmeisner/ https://theamericaground.com https://www.theactorslounge.co.uk/locations/eastbourne

Aired on 3 May 2025Anna Locke joins us with her lovely organic skills

Aired on 1 May 2025.Gary O and DJ Soulprovyder give us the run down of this fantastic festival weekender. Recorded and edited by Rakesh as Jamie makes his interview debut.Links to the yoga and wellbeing:@humblehub_stleonards@humbleheart_stleonards

Aired on 24 Apr 2025.What curious things are about to land in Hastings and St Leonards...?! Listen to Miia's story, the delights that await courtesy of the team's Play The Town Festival, 30th April - 1st June this year. 35ish installations across town, some in Bexhill - the world's smallest disco (in a phone box), child-led build of an adventure playground, giant playing cards designed by local artists... look out! It'll be everywhere!The run-down:- https://acurioustown.co.uk/events-2025More about Curious Agenda:- https://www.curiousagenda.co.uk/ Follow them on insta:- https://www.instagram.com/acuriousagenda/

Aired on 24 Apr 2025.Thank you SO much, Robin and John for joining us on the podcast this week – WHAT a full and wide-ranging conversation, covering Robin’s wonderful project The Stimming Pool, making waves across film festivals nationally and internationally as we speak. We also discussed neurodiversity, new ways of film making and storytelling, John sketching Robin over the course of a year… and so much more. Glorious. Find out more about The Stimming Pool:- https://www.instagram.com/thestimmingpool/ https://www.thestimmingpool.com/screenings

Aired on 17 Apr 2025.ALAN GRIFFITHS thank you for the wonderful stories, a walk through your experience of Hastings, working life, taking chances, going with the flow, and getting involved, green-deep in Jack in the Green. Find out more about Hastings Traditional Jack in the Green here:- https://hastingstraditionaljackinthegreen.co.uk/